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Widespread Missile Barrage Claims Lives as Air Defense Missiles Dwindle

Ukraine has endured a massive overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones, resulting in at least eight fatalities and dozens of injuries across several cities. Lviv, a city in the western region, was reportedly targeted for the first time in four months, with residential buildings hit and people trapped under rubble. Other areas, including Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia, also sustained strikes and casualties.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll and highlighted a critical shortage of missiles for the country's air defense systems, even as forces managed to intercept a large number of incoming aerial targets. In domestic political news, former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov attributed his recent dismissal to reforms he implemented within the ministry, which he stated affected various interests.

Separately, the State Bureau of Investigation has launched a nationwide operation, 'Fair Draft,' to investigate over 100 military recruitment centers for allegations of torture and corruption, signaling a significant effort to address systemic issues.

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Massive Missile and Drone Barrage Causes Widespread Casualties

Ukraine was hit by a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack overnight, with at least eight people killed and dozens injured across multiple cities. Residential buildings were struck in Lviv, Kyiv, and Kryvyi Rih, where an entire family, including children, perished. Other regions like Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia also reported casualties and damage, marking the first mass attack on western regions in four months. Rescue operations are ongoing, with people believed to be trapped under rubble.

Air Defense Challenges Amidst Latest Attacks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the recent Russian attack resulted in 8 fatalities and highlighted a critical shortage of missiles for Ukraine's air defense systems. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted 320 Russian aerial targets during a combined missile and drone attack, although impacts were reported at 20 locations. Russia reportedly used 'Tsirkon' missiles on the Vinnytsia region and ballistic missiles on Kyiv.

Former Defense Minister Fedorov Links Dismissal to Reforms

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Minister of Defense, stated that his recent dismissal was a consequence of reforms he implemented within the Ministry of Defense. He indicated that these reforms had impacted various interests, leading to widespread opposition to his tenure.

State Bureau of Investigation Probes Military Recruitment Centers

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has initiated an operation named 'Fair Draft,' investigating over 100 military recruitment centers across the country. These investigations are focused on allegations of torture and corruption within the recruitment process.

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